Nikole Brooks Bethea
1) Trains
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind trains. Includes glossary and index"--
3) Chernobyl
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Early readers will learn about the science behind the Chernobyl disaster through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Discover how the science of bionics takes survival mechanisms from nature to create more efficient technology and save human lives. Simple language paired with descriptive images make this book perfect for reluctant readers."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title will introduce readers to wetland ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known wetlands and their unique characteristics." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the cotton gin. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
10) Hot air balloons
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind hot air balloons. Includes glossary and index."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"In the story of Rapunzel, the prince had to climb Rapunzel's hair to reach the top of the tower, but a pulley system would have been easier to use. Describes how pulleys work, and their uses. Includes a project to build your own pulley system and 'In the Real World' examples"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In Golden Gate Bridge, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this steel engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this iconic American bridge. An infographic illustrates parts of the bridge, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Golden Gate Bridge using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
13) Oil and coal
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information about oil and coal as energy sources, including how people used oil and coal in the past, how they are used today, and how they may be used in the future.
14) Hoover Dam
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Hoover Dam. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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From solar-powered parking lots to algae biofuels, find out what types of power sources the people of the future may tap into. Power up with Luna Li to see what the next 100 years of energy may have in store for the human race.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In TVs and Remote Controls, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind home entertainment such as televisions and remote controls. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology.
A diagram illustrates parts of a TV, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about TVs and remote controls using...
18) Cell Phones
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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In Cell Phones, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the cellular phone. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to create the cell phone and how this super science feat continues to improve our communication with the world.
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DESIGN AND BUILD IT BELOW: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations. Readers will be captivated as they learn the engineering behind these underground structures.
ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: What's going on under the ground? There are pipes, tunnels, and even roads underneath us! How do they get built down there? Discover...
20) The First Flight
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In The First Flight, readers will learn about the science and technology the Wright brothers used to develop the first powered flight. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn about the challenges the brothers had to overcome to get a flying machine in the air and how this super science feat continues to help us develop airplanes.